Part Time - Chemistry - Adjunct Instructor

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Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Abington’s Science, Engineering, and Technology Division seeks an instructor in the area of Chemistry for a part-time appointment to begin Fall 2026 . Job Duties

• The successful candidate will teach college level courses in either pre-general chemistry, general chemistry, or organic chemistry. Course work in general chemistry may involve laboratory instruction.
• The ideal candidate should be open to offering flexibility in course scheduling and methods of course delivery. Requirements and Qualifications
• Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population.
• Candidates must have completed at least a Master’s degree in either chemistry or a related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level. The review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled . Applicants should submit an electronic dossier including:
• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A list of courses taught at the college level.
• Contact information for at least three professional references. Penn State Abington is a four-year undergraduate college of Penn State University located two blocks from Route 611 in Abington, Pennsylvania, and 10 miles north of Center City Philadelphia.

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